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Apr 21, 2011

Earth Day: Global Research Challenges

For more than 40 years, Earth Day has been a call to arms to appreciate and protect our natural environment. In order to accomplish that mission, we must first understand the challenges threatening our environmental health and sustainability. 

Mar 11, 2011

Sederoff Named Forest Biotechnologist of Year

Dr. Ron Sederoff, Distinguished University Professor of Forestry, has been voted Forest Biotechnologist of the Year by his peers. 

Feb 8, 2011

In Memoriam: Bruce Zobel

Dr. Bruce J. Zobel, pioneer in the field of forest genetics, died Feb. 5. He maintained an active connection with NC State for 45 years. Services will be Friday, Feb. 18, in Raleigh. 

Jan 4, 2011

Lowman Makes Fulbright Visit to India

Dr. Margaret Lowman, research professor in natural sciences and director of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Nature Research Center, has been awarded a Fulbright award to travel to India this month. 

Oct 22, 2010

Foresters Honor Allen

Professor Emeritus H. Lee Allen is the 2010 winner of the Barrington Moore Memorial Award in Biological Science from the Society of American Foresters. 

Sep 9, 2010

Two Groups Honor Henderson

Dr. Karla Henderson, a professor of parks, recreation and tourism management, received major awards from two professional associations. 

Jul 29, 2010

Grants Support Green Jobs Training

NC State received grants totaling $1.7 million from the North Carolina Energy Office to provide undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience and training for jobs in the state’s energy economy, including “green-energy” fields. 

Jul 7, 2010

Moore’s International Work Featured

Dr. Susan Moore, whose outreach work in forestry has taken her around the world, is featured in the June/July Study Abroad spotlight. 

May 25, 2010

Steelman Writes Resource Policy Book

Dr. Toddi A. Steelman’s latest book focuses on the difficulty of making lasting innovations in the way natural resources are managed. 

Apr 28, 2010

Hubbe Named Fellow

Dr. Martin A. Hubbe, a forest biomaterials professor, has been designated as a fellow with the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry. 

Feb 18, 2010

Roise Honored

Dr. Joseph P. Roise, professor of forestry in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, received the Appalachian Society of American Foresters’ 2009 Distinguished Service to Forestry award at the society's annual meeting in Greenville, N.C. 

Feb 11, 2010

Two Win Equity Awards

The Council on the Status of Women selected Dr. Daniel Solomon, dean of the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, and Heidi Grappendorf, assistant professor of parks, recreation and tourism management, as recipients of 2010 Equity Awards. 

Jan 28, 2010

Harris Wins Conservation Award

Nyeema Harris, Ph.D. candidate in the Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Program, will be presented with the Emerging Conservation Leader Award at the Philadelphia Zoo Global Conservation Gala on March 18. 

Jan 21, 2010

Henderson Honored for Teaching

Dr. Karla Henderson, professor of parks, recreation and tourism management, won the Society of Park and Recreation Educators 2009 Excellence in Teaching Award, the highest teaching honor from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). 

Dec 10, 2009

Strnad Honored for Service

The Environmental Educators of North Carolina recently honored Renee Strnad, environmental educator for Extension Forestry, for outstanding service.